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The Frederick Center secures Community Partnership Grant for FY19
On May 15th, The Frederick Center was awarded a Community Partnership Grant from Frederick County Division of Citizen Services. The $7,600 grant will help fund Youth Services from July 1, 2018 until June 30th, 2019. Youth Services make up The Frederick Center’s Youth and Young Adult Groups. In keeping with the transparency of The Frederick Center, the project outcomes we outlined were: To achieve these outcomes, the center is dedicated to the following: Youth Group Young Adult Group Since its beginning, The Frederick Center has set out to support, educate, link, organize, and provide outreach to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community and its allies. The center operates from partnerships, grants, donations, and memberships to achieve its mission and vision. To find out more about the center visit: www.thefrederickcenter.org
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2018 Ally of the Year Award
 Photo Caption: Di Creedon, pictured, as well as the Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education have been named recipients of The Frederick Center’s “2018 Ally of the Year Award” to be presented June 21 at Trinity Chapel in downtown Frederick.
“Ally of the Year” LGBTQ Awards Presented June 21 The Frederick Center will present the “2018 Ally of the Year Award” at a special event held on Thursday, June 21 from 5-7 at the outdoor labyrinth at Trinity Chapel in downtown Frederick. The Frederick Center, the non-profit LGBTQ resource organization, bestows the award to individuals and entities that support Frederick County’s LGBTQ community. Kris Fair, chair, board of directors, The Frederick Center, said that two recipients will be honored this year. “We are also pleased to recognize the Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education for its national leadership in the adoption of policy 443, which affirms the rights and protections of transgender students in the school system, as well as Di Creedon, whose generous contributions exemplify what it means to be an ally of the LGBTQ community." The event is being held in the newly renovated labyrinth in back of Trinity Chapel, located at 10 West Church St. The presentation of awards will take place at 6pm. Refreshments will be served at the event, which is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved across the street to the Community Center of the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (ERUCC) at 15 W. Church St. The awards presentation is made possible through the generosity of PNC Bank with additional support from the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ and Tobacco Free Frederick – Frederick County Health Department. For more information, visit: thefrederickcenter.org |
Start off Pride month with our annual Silent Auction Party on Friday 6/1!
Friday, June 1 at 6 PM - 9 PM Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, Maryland 21701 Celebrate the start of June Pride festivities, with a fundraiser benefiting The Frederick Center, organizer of Frederick Pride. Enjoy live entertainment, snacks, and a beer & wine cash bar, all while perusing items up for auction. ALL AGES! How the silent auction works: increasing bids are written on a sheet of paper that is placed next to the item. At the end of the auction (8:15pm), the highest listed bidder wins the item. Items start as low as $5. Mingle during the auction, perusing the items and upping your bid on any items you've been outbid on. At the end of the event your won items will be at the cashier. Pay with cash, check or credit card. Simple, fun, no pressure, a large variety of small to large items. |
Welcoming Frederick all-day conference seeks sponsors
Welcoming Frederick is an annaul one-day conference dedicated to providing families and professionals with the tools necessary to build affirming communities for LGBTQ youth and adults. It is presented by The Frederick Center, FreeState Justice, the Hood College Studies on Women and Gender (SWAG) Program, and the Hood College Queer Student Union (QSU). Questions to welcomingfrederick@thefrederickcenter.org Welcoming Frederick 2018 will take place at Hood College in the Whitaker Campus Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Hood is located at 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, Maryland, 21701. Last year we brought together approximately 100 youth and professionals; this year we are expecting a similar audience. The event wraps around two LGBTQ youth panels where youth of different age groups relay their real-world experiences with local schools, businesses, and government/non-profit service organizations. Expert-led presentations and breakout sessions address current issues with best-practice actionable plans. Sponsorship form attached, sponsorship levels are $150 and $500. |
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Welcoming Frederick Sponsorship Form 2018.pdf
Nominations for 2017 Ally of the Year
Now accepting nominations for 2017 Ally of the Year, deadline 3/7/2018. Nominate here: https://goo.gl/forms/zwXdbL4EcZLjlUBj1 The honor of Ally of the Year is given annually to one or more straight community members who have provided outstanding support and assistance to Central Maryland’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community The TFC Board selects the award recipients from nominations. The award will be presented on 6/22. Note: TFC Board members are not eligible to receive this award, any other ally/non-LGBTQ organization is |
2018 Frederick Pride registration
Registration for booth and table space for 2018 Frederick Pride, June 23 11am-6pm: 10x10 booth spaces are $150 until 5/1, sheltered table spaces for non-profit organizations that are not selling anything are $50 until 5/1. All spaces are reserved on a first-paid basis, everything sold out last year so don't delay. New this year: larger booth sizes are available. Ask questions to pride@thefrederickcenter.org Sign up and pay online: |
Carnival 2018 set for Saturday 2/24, 7-11:30pm @ Delaplaine
Join The Frederick Center and the Frederick L Word as we celebrate the fourth annual Carnival -- it's Mardi Gras with a Brazilian Flair! Everyone aged 21+ is welcome. Elegant attire is a must, with masks and costumes encouraged as we dance to the sizzling beats of a DJ. We'll have hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar -- plus Drag, Brazilian Dancing, and other entertainment. We're supporting The Frederick Center and the Frederick L Word while raising the roof to have some fun. There is something for everyone at this fierce celebration; be sure to get your ticket in advance since prices increase at the door. |
Frederick World AIDS Day event 11/30 6-8pm @ FCC Student Dining Hall
Join us as we remember the lives lost to, and celebrate those living with, HIV/AIDS. Facebook eventLongtime Advocate and Activist Chris Camp emcees an evening of friendship, food, drinks and an interactive World AIDs Day Jeopardy contest with prizes—and features Drag Divas K.C. Florance and Tiffany Dee Knight! Free on-site HIV testing and free HIV Home Test Kits are available. NOTE: Bring an unexpired can or boxed food item to donate to the Deacon’s Food Pantry / Church of the Brethren. Everyone is invited! Sponsored By: Frederick Community College $ The Frederick Center Hood College Frederick County Health Department Asian American Center of Frederick |
Silent Auction items sought for 11/18 A Little Song, A Little Dance
Silent Auction Items Sought for 11/18 Little Song, Little Dance World AIDS Day benefit @ FSK Clarion Inn Tax deductible. All proceeds from the silent auction go to The Frederick Center. Ticket sales and other proceeds benefit other non-profits. 17th annual female impersonator show, with Miss Glamour Girl pageant new this year starting at 7pm. Tickets for both events $30, just LSLD at 8pm $25. Accepting items from individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Artwork, gift certificates, Longaberger baskets, Frederick items, antiques, pottery, jewelry, DVD box sets, gag items, packaged food, and just about anything besides bottles of alcohol. Form attached. Contact for auction questions or to schedule item pickup: Peter Brehm, pbrehm@thefrederickcenter.org Event on Facebook |
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LSLD Request for DONATION 2017 New v2.pdf
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